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Parenting Plans & Timesharing

What was once termed "custody" and "visitation" is now referred to as a Parenting Plan and a Timesharing Schedule. These are essential to maintain, promote and protect the parent-child bond.

Business Owner Divorce
Business Owner & Divorce

In Florida, there is a presumption under the statutes that any asset acquired during a marriage is presumptively divisible, 50% to each spouse, as marital property.

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At Rechel & Associates, P.A., we are always ready to answer any of your legal questions and we offer straightforward answers in plain English. Contact us with your questions or view our Video FAQ.

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Tampa Bay Area, Florida: At Rechel & Associates, P.A., we constantly strive to be the best divorce and family law attorneys in the Tampa Bay area.  Our lawyers and staff have diverse and complimentary talents and attributes, including experience, vigor, tenacity, creativity, compassion and strength.  Together, we comprise a highly effective team dedicated to protecting our clients’ best interests, utilizing hard-hitting and aggressive tactics (when necessary), diplomacy, traditional and non-traditional strategy, deft negotiation skills, litigation (where appropriate), and always with a reasonable, professional and civil demeanor. 

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Our cases range from simple uncontested divorces to complex, highly contested and high net worth/asset disputes. We also utilize the collaborative divorce method when appropriate. The Firm represents both men and women, to provide a balanced and studied perspective and approach.

Our attorneys are available for consultation* and representation in Hillsborough County, Pasco County and Pinellas County.  Additionally, Ms. Bedwell is available for clients in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.

 *Free one hour consultation with Mr. Tapp or Ms. Bedwell only.  Mr. Rechel’s one hour consultation fee is $350.00.

Recent Articles

Can a Prenuptial Agreement be Invalidated?

May 17 2013 One of the questions we often receive is whether or not a prenuptial agreement (also called a “prenup” or antenuptial agreement) can be invalidated.  The answer depends upon the circumstances. If you had the benefit of having time access to an attorney and you were given full financial disclosure of…

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My Husband or Wife Won’t Pay Alimony – What Can I Do?

May 17 2013 You’ve been through a divorce. You prevailed in alimony. But your spouse won’t pay.  What next? The answer likely won’t thrill you, as it will involve a return to the Courts.  Whether or not you will require the assistance of a lawyer in doing so will depend upon the complexity of your case. Because…

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News Articles about Alimony

May 01 2013 Here are some links to recent news articles around the Web on the status of the Alimony Reform bill: Orlando Business Journal: "Florida Lawmakers Pass Alimony Reform" Jacksonville Business Journal: "Divorce Sucks" Fox News: Florida Lawmakers Move to End Permanent Alimony News 7 (Panama City): Protes…

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